Youngsters flock to Widnes Vikings summer camps

Widnes Vikings have hosted two summer camps for primary school pupils.

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More than 100 primary school children have flocked to two summer camps held by Widnes Vikings.

A total of 123 youngsters took part in the events and enjoyed a variety of activities with the Vikings community team and players.

The children were divided into groups to undertake activities suitable for their age group, with the younger groups engaging with the Super League club’s community team.

Older children meanwhile were entertained by Vikings first team stars Matt Whitley, twins Ted and Jay Chapelhow and Ed Chamberlain.

The youngsters even managed to welcome new Vikings signing Charly Runciman – who has moved to Widnes from Australian NRL side St George Illawarra Dragons – when he visited the Select Security Stadium during the summer camp on his first day in the UK.

James Owen, Widnes Vikings community sports apprentice was on hand to deliver the camps, which were sponsored by Landscape World, said: “The camps are all round fun, energetic, exciting and kids get to train with the first team players.

“It was great to see so many local children taking part and enjoying themselves.”

Victoria Skitt, a parent who enrolled her Alex son in the summer camps, said: “Alex is always well looked after and always comes home with a smile on his face and tells me how much fun he has had.

“Summer camp has given Alex memories that some children never get to have, from meeting his favourite players and getting their autographs and also going on the pitch at half time to do a lap of honour.

“I hope these rugby camps continue as they are great value for money particularly with the Stronghold Member discount.

“It’s great that Alex learns through playing a sport he loves.”

A spokesman for Landscape World, a builders yard based on Sankey Street, West Bank, said: “As a local family business we have followed Widnes Vikings for many years.

“It is great to see how they are reaching out to the younger supporters.

“We are happy and proud to support the summer camps as it is a way of keeping children active outside of school in a safe fun environment.”